The five locations have received a three-year commendation, joining Independence’s Surgery Center at Benbrook in Butler, Pa.
The Independence Health sites are among more than 600 endoscopy units that have been recognized by the ASGE since 2009. More than 25,000 endoscopies are performed across the system annually.
The ASGE recognizes endoscopy programs with a dedication to patient safety and quality, especially with regard to the organization’s guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscope reprocessing and staff competency, as well as infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
